From Shah Rukh Khan to Ranbir Kapoor: How Bollywood's Biggest Stars Fared With Their Debut Films at the Box Office

Bollywood's top stars have delivered blockbuster after blockbuster over the years, but their debut films tell very different stories. While some scored instant hits, others had to wait for their next release to find success.

The Bollywood superstars adored by millions of fans today did not always start their careers on a high note. Some debut films turned into box office sensations, while others needed a second or third release before the actor truly arrived. Here is a complete rundown of how seven of Bollywood's biggest names fared with their very first films.

Shah Rukh Khan: Deewana marked his arrival
Shah Rukh Khan, often called the King of Bollywood, began his film journey in 1992 with Deewana, which also starred Rishi Kapoor. According to reports, the film was made on a budget of just 3 crore rupees and went on to collect 8 crore rupees at the box office. That collection was enough to earn Deewana a hit tag, giving Shah Rukh Khan a strong start in the industry.

Salman Khan: a flop debut followed by a blockbuster
Salman Khan's first brush with Bollywood came through Biwi Ho To Aisi, which starred Rekha and Farooq Sheikh in the lead roles. Released in 1988, the film failed at the box office. However, Salman Khan's real debut as a lead actor came with Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya, opposite Bhagyashree. That film turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office, and it was this film that truly established Salman Khan as a star.

Aamir Khan and Ajay Devgn started with a bang
Aamir Khan entered the film industry in 1988 with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which paired him with Juhi Chawla as the leading lady. The film proved to be a hit at the box office. Ajay Devgn, meanwhile, made his debut in 1991 with Phool Aur Kaante, co starring Madhu. Audiences showered a lot of love on the on screen pairing of Ajay Devgn and Madhu, which is why Phool Aur Kaante went on to become a superhit.

Akshay Kumar's debut did not click
Interestingly, Akshay Kumar also began his film career in 1991, the very same year as Ajay Devgn. His first film was Saugandh, but unlike Ajay Devgn's debut, it failed to become a hit. So despite debuting in the same year, the two actors had very different starts to their careers.

Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor: two very different journeys
Ranveer Singh, who is currently creating a stir with Dhurandhar, was launched under the Yash Raj banner. Anushka Sharma also made her debut alongside him in the same film. Ranveer Singh's first film was Band Baaja Baaraat, made on a budget of around 10 crore rupees. The film went on to collect more than 33 crore rupees worldwide, earning it a hit tag. Ranbir Kapoor, who is currently busy with the mega budget film Ramayana, had a very different experience. He made his debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya, opposite Sonam Kapoor, but the film turned out to be a massive flop at the box office.

Questions & Answers

1. What was Shah Rukh Khan's debut film and how much did it collect?
Shah Rukh Khan debuted in 1992 with Deewana, made on a budget of 3 crore rupees, which collected 8 crore rupees at the box office and was declared a hit.

2. What was Salman Khan's first film?
Salman Khan's first film was Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988, which flopped, but his debut as a lead actor in Maine Pyar Kiya turned out to be a blockbuster.

3. Which film marked Aamir Khan's debut?
Aamir Khan debuted with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988, opposite Juhi Chawla, and the film was a hit at the box office.

4. Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar both debuted in the same year, so why did their films fare differently?
Both debuted in 1991, but Ajay Devgn's Phool Aur Kaante became a superhit while Akshay Kumar's Saugandh failed to become a hit.

5. What was Ranveer Singh's debut film and its budget?
Ranveer Singh's debut film was Band Baaja Baaraat, made on a budget of around 10 crore rupees, which collected more than 33 crore rupees worldwide.

6. What was Ranbir Kapoor's debut film and how did it perform?
Ranbir Kapoor debuted with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya, opposite Sonam Kapoor, but the film turned out to be a massive flop at the box office.

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